Korodi said things cannot move any faster than they are now, adding the technical procedures are moving on, the experts are discussing project-related issues and there is nothing more that can be done at the moment. He also said there will come a time when the project is approached with respect to governmental policies.
The minister pointed out that the gold at Rosia Montana, which is a significant resource, must be exploited, adding the problem is whether all the solutions and propositions involving this project are good for Romania, with main focus on the environment and sustainable development legislation.
“I’m approaching this project with a sense of protection for the environment on which I am basing all my decisions. However, a project of this magnitude requires caution,” the minister said.
Korodi on Wednesday said he wants the environment ministry to be one of the decision-making factors regarding the Rosia Montana and shale gas drilling projects, adding the ministry will issue objective and pragmatic standpoints concerning these projects. He also said he will make an in-depth analysis regarding the evaluation procedure for the Rosia Montana project over the past three years to bring himself up to date on each technical element.
President Basescu said Tuesday evening that the state could partner with foreign investors and capitalize on resources like gold, copper and shale gas. He also asked Korodi and the Government to run a quick evaluation and make a decision regarding the investments at Rosia Montana, Rosia Poieni and shale gas. He warned a decision either to approve or reject each project would be preferable to further delays.
Basescu on Tuesday signed the decree appointing Attila Korodi as environment minister. The Hungarian minority party UDMR, part of Romania’s ruling coalition, on Tuesday nominated Korodi for the position of environment minister which remained vacant after the resignation of Laszlo Borbely. Korodi said the environment ministry will be “organized in good conditions” and the governing program will be carried out.